10/15/2019 Meeting Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Council Culunites of 10-1 �-2019 traffic that vvould be on it. Mr. Sturgeon said its better at the other end by ClagLie and Lorain. He said he would love to see something to improve traffic in that area. Councilman L.impert said when the lights are setup there is a study done and the area is monitored for several months afterwards to optimize the lights. Additionally, the City has a Control Center which allows changes to he made. especially if ail accident or something unexpected happened. Mr. Sturgeon asked if the CD13G grant for the vvalking path is the same grant the City tried to get in two to three years ago. Councilman Kearney said the path is a third to halfway done and this is a grant the City is trying to get to complete it. Councilman Schumann said the grant Mr. Sturgeon is referring to is different. The CDBG funds have just been opened Lip for Recreation areas to go after grants. In the past, money could be only used in certain areas that qualified. A fcvv years ago, the City got this grant for sidewalks on Burns because that area qualified for it. Mr. Sturgeon said perhaps the City should consider trying to fret a grant to put a bathroom at Little Clatrue Park. Councilman Schumann said the City has tried to apply for a grant for a bathroom there in the past. "Tim Mekeel 6109 Sherwood Drive Mr. Mekeel said the Recreation L)epartment is a fantastic asset, but there is one issue lie has run into. He said registration for programs is opened up for residents and nonresidents at the exact same time. I -le said as a resident sometimes his family is locked out Ofa, program as nonresidents beat them to registering. Mr. Mekeel suggested the City consider allowing a day or tvvo for residents to register before registration is opened to everyone. Mr. Mekeel said he knows some other cities allow residents to register first. Councilman Kearney said he vv -ill talk to the Recreation Director to see if that is doable. lie said lie wasn't Sure vv by this wasn't thought of belorc. but it is a good idea. L.EGISLATIOI Resolution 2019-84 introduced by Mayor Kennedy was given its third reading. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for the avvard of a contract to purchase concrete materials and related supplies for the year 202-0. as detailed in the specifications on file with the Engineer. and authorizing the Mayor, following approval of the Board of Control, to contract for the same with the lowest and best bidder. Councilman Limpert moved for adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kearney and passed unanimously. I1